AAA Membership Benefits Guide | AAA Club Alliance (2023)

Coverage Options and Details:

AAA Classic Membership — AAA Classic provides basic benefits that AAA Members have come to know. Any time you get on the road, you can drive assured with our renowned 24/7 Roadside Assistance. You can take advantage of free perks like AAA TripTiks® and United States, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean maps, as well as online mapping at AAAMaps.com; AAA TourBook® Guides; hotel and car rental savings and worldwide vacation planning and reservations. As a AAA Member, you have access to a full range of automotive, travel, entertainment and financial services as well as, auto, home, and life insurance products — not to mention many deals and discounts.

AAA Plus® Membership — AAA Plus gives you even more of a good thing. This level builds on the Classic Membership benefits with extras like extended Roadside services, free gas if you run out on the road, and additional lockout service coverage. Plus, you can enjoy greater coverage with Trip Interruption Expense Reimbursement, Vehicle Theft Reward and more.

AAA Premier® Membership — AAA Premier offers a distinctively different experience. You get the most extensive Roadside Assistance offered and personalized services and savings that extend beyond traditional Membership offerings. Receive an additional tow up to 200 miles and $150 in home lockout service. Get exclusive concierge services, 24–Hour Global Travel Emergency Assistance and more through the dedicated Premier Member toll–free number. For more information on these benefits, please refer to the Premier Automotive and Travel Benefits sections in the Member Benefits Guide.

AAA Classic Motorcycle Coverage — Extend AAA Classic Roadside Assistance coverage for motorcycles by purchasing the additional rider.

AAA RV Coverage — Extend AAA Plus and AAA Premier Roadside Assistance coverage for vehicles such as motor homes, campers, boat trailers, and/or motorcycles.

For more information on membership benefits, view the complete version of the Member Benefits Guide (PDF).

About Emergency Road Service

• Four–wheel motor–driven passengers vehicles (i.e. cars, vans and pick–up trucks, including rented passenger vehicles) if those services can be safely delivered.
• Dual rear wheel unloaded pick–up trucks are provided all services except tire service.
• Dual rear wheel campers and motor homes are covered for lockout, battery service and out of fuel services only. Additional services (such as towing and tire change services) are provided only if you have Plus or Premier RV Rider Membership.
• 2–wheeled bicycles, including rental bicycles that can be transported by a normal bicycle rack. Roadside Assistance provides transportation for the disabled bicycle but not repair.

Vehicles covered under Classic Motorcycle coverage:

• Two and three-wheeled Motorcycles

Vehicles covered under RV coverage:

• Campers, motor homes, motorcycles, travel trailers, and boat and utility trailers (but only if loaded with boat or recreational vehicle such as ATV, dirt bike or Jet Ski).

Some restrictions apply. What's not covered:

• Services on taxis, buses, moving trucks, limousines, or modified vehicles which would prevent the vehicle from being towed safely (i.e. plows).
• Services to a vehicle which AAA has determined to be unsafe due to overloading or which required heavy duty equipment to safely provide service.
• Services to a vehicle which is snowbound, including an unplowed street or driveway, or located in areas such as a vacant lot, back, front, or side yard, the beach, a field or barricaded street.
• Service to an unattended vehicle, unless prior approval has been given by AAA due to extenuating circumstances.
• Service to a vehicle located at a repair facility where repairs can be performed, except when it has been confirmed that the repairs cannot be provided or completed within 72 hours.
• No more than one tow per disablement.
• Tow request for a vehicle from the street to the driveway (unless obstructing traffic); one location to another on the property; a closed repair facility; a vacant or unattended location; or for the purposes of buying, selling, trading, junking, or donating.
• Tire service for dual–rear wheel trucks or vans (except under Plus RV Rider). Towing of utility trailers attached to a covered vehicle (service for the trailer may be provided at the Member's expense).
• The cost for repairs, parts and labor.
• Taxi service from site of disablement. Taxi service or other transportation can be arranged at the Member's expense.
• Service may be restricted, delayed, or suspended due to severe weather conditions.
• Reimbursement of tow expenses covered by insurance.
• Delivery of diesel fuel.

Additional Points:

• Your membership benefit cannot be transferred to or used by an other person.
• AAA will charge an additional non–refundable immediate Service Fee if Roadside Assistance is requested at the time a Member joins or cancelled Member renews with the Club beyond their Membership Grace Period.

Classic Member:

• Entitled to 4 Roadside Assistance calls per Member, per membership year for covered services, including up to $50 for auto lockout service and Roadside Assistance to transport a bicycle.
• May have the vehicle towed to the responding AAA facility or any other destination, including the hookup & first 5 miles of towing, at no charge — additional mileage at Member discount rates.
• Out of Fuel Service provides a sufficient amount of gasoline to enable your vehicle to reach the closest open service station. Member pays pump price for gas. If this service fails to make the vehicle operable, the extended towing benefit will apply.
• Tolls are not covered.

Plus Member:

• Entitled to 4 Roadside Assistance calls per Member, per membership year for covered services, including up to $100 for auto lockout service.
• May have the vehicle towed to the responding AAA facility or any other destination, including the hookup and first 100 miles of towing, at no charge —additional mileage at Member discounted rates.
• Out of Fuel Service provides a sufficient amount of gasoline at no additional cost to enable your vehicle to reach the closes open service station. If this fails to make the vehicle operable, the extended towing benefit will apply.
• Tolls are not covered.

Premier Member:

• Entitled to 5 Roadside Assistance calls per Member, per membership year for covered services, including up to $150 for auto lockout service.
• May have the vehicle towed to the responding AAA facility or any other destination, including the hookup & first 100 miles of towing, at no charge — additional mileage at member discounted rate. Also entitled to one tow up to 200 miles per Member per membership year.

AAA may arrange for service to Members who have exceeded their "per membership year" allowance however Members will be required to pay for each additional call at AAA Member discounted rates. There is a 7 day waiting period from the time you payment is processed before you can receive Plus or Premier benefits; this also applies to an upgrade from one membership level to another; to renewal of membership 60 days or more after expiration, or if you just joined the Club and enrolled initially as a Plus or Premier Rider Member. Services during this waiting period will be provided under the guidelines for Classic Membership.

AAA Liability

• We have contracted with independent service facilities to provide Roadside Assistance. AAA shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss occasioned by or resulting from rendering, attempted rendering, or failure to provide any Roadside Assistance or towing or failure thereof by any independent service facility.
• The independent service facilities are not agents of AAA, nor is AAA an agent of them. They are solely responsible for their actions. Any arrangements you make for subsequent, non–emergency repairs are between you and the service facility.

*Some toll roads and some limited access highways provide their own Roadside Assistance and will not permit AAA to come to your assistance. You should request that they tow your vehicle to their lot off the toll road so that you may contact AAA to request service. In some instances some of the providers will accept your membership card in lieu of payment to remove your vehicle from the toll road or limited access highway. Otherwise, pay for the service and get an itemized receipt, which you may submit to AAA for reimbursement consideration.

Trip Interruption Expense Reimbursement:

Classic & Plus: Your vehicle must be involved in an accident in the United States or Canada, 100 miles or more from home, while on a planned leisure trip which included at least 1 overnight stay. Vehicle must be disabled and inoperable for a minimum of 8 hours (mechanical disablement excluded). You may request reimbursement for reasonable, unanticipated costs of accommodations, meals or substitute transportation, up to $500 for Classic Members, up to $1,000 for Plus Members. These expenses must be incurred within 72 hours of the accident.
Premier: Your vehicle must be involved in an accident or experience mechanical failure (excluding tire trouble) or theft of the vehicle in the United States or Canada, 100 miles or more from home while on a leisure trip planned to include at least 1 overnight stay, and due to the accident, mechanical failure or theft, your vehicle must be inoperable for a minimum of eight (8) hours. Premier Members may request reimbursement for reasonable unanticipated costs of accommodations and meals or substitute transportation, up to $1,500 incurred within 96 hours of the covered event.
All requests for Trip Interruption Expense reimbursements must include a police report and original receipts for expenses incurred.

Legal Defense Reimbursement:

AAA Members are eligible for the reimbursement of attorney's fees for the defense of vehicle–related charges if there is a plea of not guilty. While the Legal Defense reimbursement is dependent upon the charges faced, AAA Classic Members are eligible for reimbursements up to $1,000, AAA Plus Members are eligible to be reimbursed up to $1,500, and Premier Members are eligible for reimbursement up to $2,000.

Criteria:

• Not guilty plea must be entered and maintained
• Not eligible if you plead guilty to a lesser charge
• Submit original bill from attorney and copy of final decision
• Not eligible if convicted of illegal conduct, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; evading police; hit and run; or theft of a vehicle

Moving Traffic Violation:

Classic

• Representation in Primary Court — up to $50
• Representation in any Higher Court — up to $75
• Maximum combined benefit — $125

Plus & Premier

• Representation in Primary Court — up to $100
• Representation in any Higher Court — up to $150
• Maximum combined benefit — $250

Assault & Battery by Automobile:

Classic

• Representation in Primary Court — up to $100
• Representation in any Higher Court — up to $150
• Maximum combined benefit — $250

Plus & Premier

• Representation in Primary Court — up to $200
• Representation in any Higher Court — up to $300
• Maximum combined benefit — $500

Manslaughter by Automobile:

Classic

• Representation in Primary Court — up to $400
• Representation in any Higher Court — up to $600
• Maximum combined benefit — $1,000

Plus & Premier

• Representation in Primary Court — up to $800
• Representation in any Higher Court — up to $1,200
• Maximum combined benefit — $1,500

Vehicle Theft Reward: A reward will be offered for information provided by a person, unrelated to the Member, which leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone who steals or vandalizes your vehicle. Classic Membership Reward — total of $1,000 regardless of number of witnesses. Plus & Premier Membership Reward — total of $1,500.

Witnesses should call 1-800-768-8200, ext 69074, to get details on how to apply for the reward once the accused has been tried and convicted of auto theft and/or vandalism. Note: Members and their immediate family are ineligible to receive a reward with respect to the Member's vehicle.

Take advantage of these Additional Benefits by contacting:
AAA Mid–Atlantic
Member Relations
P.O. Box 6032
Newark, DE 19714-6032
1-800-763-8200